Asda Magazine September 2020 by Asda

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SEPTEMBER 2020

Feed the family for less! Tasty dishes at prices youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll love

WELCOME

WELCOME September’s here and, following our break, we’re delighted to join you in celebrating the move into autumn. This issue has everything you need to make the ‘new normal’ feel easier, from great-value recipes to retro sweet treats. The year so far has been very different, but this month still has that ‘back to school’ feeling, with much to look forward to. I’m proud to introduce our new collaboration with social media foodie Mimi Harrison, who shows us how to feed four people for £4 (p23). Look out for her exclusive videos on our Instagram channel, too. Plus, Meal Maths makes a return with hearty weeknight dinners for busy households (all of us, then!). Find out what + what = a tasty traybake (p40). Hands up who remembers the Asda pocket tap? Since 1977, that cheeky bottom pat has been shorthand for ‘Asda’ and, along with a jaunty ‘That’s Asda Price!’,, reinforced our commitment to value. That sentiment is still true to this day – ﬁnd ﬁnd out how Asda Price is making a huge comeback this month! (p8). As recent months have proved, community, collaboration and kindness are vital to help us through tough times. This spirit continues in Thrive (p63), the ideal read while you take time out. So, put the kettle on, grab HAVE YOU a chocolate-cream biscuit brownie (p43) SEEN OUR and settle in to the new Asda Magazine. RECIPE SITE? Until next month!

Find hundreds of great ideas at groceries.asda. com/recipes

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Asda promises to: Provide budget-friendly recipes to help you feed your family for less Ensure meals are nutritionally balanced, and use everyday ingredients Help reduce food waste with super-smart hacks you’ll love

Hana Keirnan, Asda Editor

GET IN TOUCH

Cooked up any of our recipes? Enjoyed some of our fantastic products? Let us know and share your pictures – we’d really love to hear from you. asdamagazineeditor@asda.co.uk Like Asda Follow @Asda #AsdaRecipes Share your pictures @Asda #AsdaMagazine #AsdaRecipes Write to The Editor, Asda Magazine, Asda House, South Bank, Great Wilson Street, Leeds LS11 5AD Call Asda on 0800 952 0101 Visit your local store – find it at storelocator.asda.com

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Your great value issue!

MEET MIMI

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Rolling back the years How we’ve been supporting customers with great-value prices for 55 years Tin can teatime Tasty dishes from your store cupboard Beat the budget Eating well needn’t cost a fortune, says creative Insta-cook Mimi Harrison Homemade pub grub Classic faves for a fraction of the price Meal maths Create great traybake dinners from mix-’n’-match ingredients One basket, five meals All your weeknight dinners for £25 or less RollBack hacks Fun-to-eat fish finger tacos in a flash!

Price per serving

When we say ‘price per serving’ on our recipes, we mean the cost of the ingredients you will need to use to create the dish, divided by the number of people the recipe serves (for example ‘serves 4’). When you see the recipes at asdagoodliving.co.uk, you will be able to put the ingredients needed straight into your shopping basket – this will show the total cost of purchasing everything you need to make the recipe, not the ‘price per serving’; see above for this deﬁnition.

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Look out fo or the prrice per serv ving. It sh hows the cost of ingredientts for each person, helping you plan meals on a budget

53p PER

SERVING Thai-style salmon fishcakes with sweetcorn salsa, p20 Pork satay curry, p26

30+ budget-friendly recipe ideas

Ham, egg & chunky chips with pineapple relish, p37

Ratatouille bake with crushed potatoes, p50

Quality + choice at great prices? We help you Save money. Live better!

On the cover: Mexican-inspired smoky tomato & bean shakshuka, p20. Photograph: Jonathan Kennedy, Ant Duncan. Styling: Rob Merrett, Davina Perkins. Food styling: Matthew Ford, Vicki Smallwood

We create fantastic recipes at pocket-friendly prices because we always have your budget in mind

Food blogger Mimi Harrison, of Beat the Budget, creates four pocket-friendly dinner recipes. You’ll find her savvy shopping tips useful, too.

CONTENTS

FOOD 12 This month… The latest foodie news 32 Waste not, want it… Clever ways to use up your leftover herbs 43 Take the biscuit Sweet treats that will make you smile 53 4 ways with tomatoes From toast to tarte tatin and a scrumptious sauce 57 Asda Kids’ Kitchen Curried ﬁsh pie

LIVING

#RollBackHacks We use one of your favourite everyday products to create a tasty family meal for a fabulously low price.

LOOK OUT FOR THESE SYMBOLS: Vegetarian Vegan Gluten-free Dairy-free Live Better

All Live Better recipes are low in saturated fat. Reducing consumption of saturated fat contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels.

6 Lust list Buys in aid of Tickled Pink 89 Drinks all round Retro drinks trolley 95 Join our Asda Magazine Reader Panel Tell us what you think 96 Taking care of the community How Asda colleagues are helping 98 Life talk Izzy Judd talks family life

Meal maths

THRIVE

Do the meal maths! Quality ingredients add up to easy, tasty dishes. Try our recipes, or mix and match to create your own.

YES YOU CAN! Need to rustle up a hearty meal? Our delicious recipes show why tinned foods are your store-cupboard saviours!

63 Ready, set, go… Eight pages of inspo to help you live your best life

STYLE 73 Pretty perfect A versatile white top 74 Planet friendly fashion New season style that won’t cost the Earth 77 Wrap it up! Cosy coats from George 79 Dressed for downtime Loungewear looks with Lili and Sophie Piper 81 Three ways to wear a ﬂoral dress Key autumn styling ideas 85 A clean sweep Discover our refreshing, plastic-free face wipes

HOMEs 87 Welcome home Autumn’s new inviting interiors looks

We’re committed to giving you great-quality food at prices that won’t break the bank – every time you shop. That’s Asda price! HEARST Head of content Tory Frost Creative director Alex Nicholas Editor Claire Lavelle Food editor Gregor McMaster Art director Jack Cunningham Art editor Natalie Williams Senior designer Ellie Palmer Junior designer Emma Langschied

Workﬂow director Rob Buxton Deputy chief sub editor Sue Sharrock Senior sub editor Gwennan Thomas Food assistant Mandy James Acting digital editor Harriette Casey Content producer Emilie Wade Video producer Lydia Bowden Head of client services Kirsty Ware

Acting head of client services Georgina Mathew Group account director Lorna East Junior account director Hannah Heartﬁeld Account manager Chloe Patmore Account director, George Emma Ferguson Digital editor, George Sarah Hildyard Production manager, George Tom Miller

ASDA Content manager Sarah Thom Editor Hana Keirnan Asda Magazine content planner Jo Shaw Asda Magazine content coordinator Kelly Ward ADVERTISING Nicola Brame For all advertising enquiries, contact nicola.brame @asda.co.uk

Asda Magazine is published for Asda by Hearst Magazines UK, the trading name of the National Magazine Company, House of Hearst, 30 Panton Street, London SW1Y 4AJ; 020 7439 5000; hearstmagazines.co.uk. Registered in England 112955. Printed in the UK by Prinovis. Print sourced by HH Associates. Promoter is Asda Stores Ltd unless otherwise stated. © 2020 Hearst Magazines UK. All rights reserved; reproduction of any part of this magazine is not allowed without the written permission of the publishers and the institution. Prices correct at time of going to press. Product availability may vary. Asda Magazine is a member of the Independent Press Standards Organisation (which regulates the UK’s magazine and newspaper industry). We abide by the Editors’ Code of Practice and are committed to upholding the highest standards of journalism. If you think that we have not met those standards and want to make a complaint, contact complaints@hearst.co.uk or visit hearst.co.uk/ hearst-magazines-uk-complaints-procedure. If we are unable to resolve your complaint, or if you would like more information about IPSO or the Editors’ Code, contact IPSO on 0300 123 2220 or visit ipso.co.uk

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september’s

Stay breast aware:

● Get to know what’s normal for you ● Look and

Lust list

Think pink and spoil yourself – 10% of the price of these goodies will be donated to our Tickled Pink partners, Breast Cancer Now and CoppaFeel!*

feel to note any unusual changes early ● See a GP if you notice a change.

WHERE TO BUY

ASDA.com/groceries

In store

Visit ASDA.com/ tickled-pink for breast awareness info.

BURNING BRIGHT

Light up your life with these mini candles in cute tins – they make a lovely gift, too. Candle set, £3 (3-pack)

BRUSH UP!

Keep all your cosmetic brushes and tools tidy with this nifty container. Make-up brush holder, £3

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CHANGE FOR GOOD

Pop in pennies each time you check yourself – it’ll soon add up. Then spend it on a treat. Savings jar, £2

PASTEL PENS

This trio of pretty ballpoint pens is just what you need to cheer up any writing task. Pens, £2.50 (3-pack)

NOTE TO SELF

This pretty wall plaque is the perfect reminder to give yourself some TLC! Positive plaque, £2

COAST ALONG

Relax with a brew – and get family and friends talking about Tickled Pink with these cool coasters. Coasters, 75p each

*10% of the price of participating products will be donated to Breast Cancer Now (Registered charity in England and Wales 1160558, Scotland SC045584 and Isle of Man 1200) and CoppaFeel! (Registered charity in England and Wales 1132366 and Scotland SC045970 and a company limited by guarantee 06974733). This donation will be divided at a 90/10 split to Breast Cancer Now and CoppaFeel! respectively. **£29,160 from the total sales of this product will be donated to Breast Cancer Now; £3,240 from the total sales of this product will be donated to CoppaFeel!

LIVING

WHAT A TO-DO!

So sweet, you’ll always look forward to jotting down your plans for the day. To-do pad, £2

UP FOR A CUPPA?

Just the job for a fundraising coffee morning – and ideal for tea-drinkers, too, of course! Mug, £1

TAKE A MEMO

SWEET TREAT

Tuck into a tasty limited-edition muffin from our in-store bakery. Asda Muffins**†, £1.50 (2-pack; 75p each)

Like to have a notebook handy? These little beauties are calling your name! Memo pads, £2 each

PLANT LOVE

Bring the outdoors indoors with this patterned planter with decorative faux plant. Plant pot, £3

SUPER SIPPER

Keep hydrated at home, work or on the go with this on-trend bottle. Water bottle, £4

MAKE A NOTE

Got the pen? Get matching notebooks with kind thoughts on the covers. Notebooks, £3 (3-pack)

LITTLE TREASURES Keep precious bits and bobs safely in one place with this cute little dish. Trinket dish, £2

FRESH FANCY

This elegant reed diffuser will fragrance your living space with the fresh scent of pear flower. Reed diffuser, £4

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ROLLING BACK THE YEARS Founded in the early 1960s, Asda has always been committed to giving customers great value. From early beginnings as the UK’s ﬁrst-ever food discounter to the return of our iconic ‘pocket tap’ in 2020, we’ve changed the way people shop forever. Here’s a trip down memory lane…

1960s

Genius ideas When the Asquiths heard a soup firm was offering money orders for returned labels, they bought 1,000 tins and redeemed the labels. Then they sold the soup in store and passed on the discount directly to customers. The food-discounting revolution had arrived – and we’ve been delivering great deals ever since! 8 | ASDA MAGAZINE

was for customers. A store with the quirky name Piggly Wiggly (which still exists today) blazed a trail for the modern supermarket. They returned home, bought the old Queens Theatre in Castleford, West Yorkshire, and

On 3 May 1965, the deal was sealed and a name was chosen. ASquith + DAiries = the birth of Asda!

1970s

The pocket tap By the 1970s we’d expanded beyond our northern roots, with more than 30 stores nationwide. Then, in 1977, we hit on the ad campaign that would cement us as a household name – the ‘Pocket Tap’. It saw customers filling the aisles and quoting, ‘That’s Asda Price!’, while cheekily patting their bottoms – and it’s still loved today.

opened the UK’s first self-service shop, followed by another soon afterwards. As the Asquiths’ venture went from strength to strength, Peter contacted Noel Stockdale at Associated Dairies, with a view to striking up a business partnership. On 3 May 1965, the deal was sealed and a name was chosen ASquith + DAiries = the birth of the Asda we know and love! The rest is history, but our mission to put our customers’ needs first and deliver great value continues to this day.

1980s

Happy 100th! In 1981, our 100th supermarket was opened, followed by a fresh look for all stores in 1984 and a new head office in Leeds in 1988. Own-brand groceries now offered even better value, and in 1989, we set style trends, too. We asked fashion guru George Davies to design a range of clothing – and our much-loved George brand was born.

Words: Samantha Wood

he old proverb ‘mighty oaks from little acorns grow’ describes our journey well. The family of Asda founders Peter and Fred Asquith owned a single butcher’s shop in the small town of Knottingley, West Yorkshire, dating back to the 1920s. But the two brothers were ambitious, with a keen eye for business, and looked further afield for inspiration. During a trip to the USA in 1958, the Asquiths saw for themselves how beneficial ‘under one roof’ shopping

LIVING

Asda’s ‘under-one-roof’ shopping helps to save customers time and money

By the 1970s we had expanded beyond the north, with more than 30 stores nationwide

Designer George Davies set a trend with his first supermarket fashion collection

Delivering the goods to stores as business booms in the ’70s

A new store gets a. ceremonial start!.

1990s

health matters Ever since our first Asda Pharmacy opened in Harrogate in 1996, we’ve been passing on value to customers by offering free health checks and other services, including not-for-profit IVF medicines. That year also saw the start of Tickled Pink, our campaign to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer charities – more than £68 million so far.

In 1981 we opened our 100th supermarket, followed in 1984 by a fresh new look for all our stores

2000 and beyond

a winning streak The past two decades have seen us launch George Home, plus a 100-day satisfaction guarantee across most of our own-label clothes and homewares. Our commitment to value continued, and in 2017, at The Grocer Gold Awards, we were named the lowest-priced supermarket for the 20th year in a row.

2020

RETURN OF THE TAP Bringing us up bang to date, our cheeky yet iconic pocket tap is making a comeback, as we continue to help you ‘Save Money. Live Better.’ ASDA MAGAZINE | 9

FOOD

Say hello to September with Japanese-inspired food to go, pub grub to make at home, tasty store-cupboard meals, biscuit desserts and more… Panku Salmon & Avocado Rolls, £1.50 (87g; £17.24/kg)

Photograph: Toby Scott. Styling: Morag Farquhar. Food styling: Matthew Ford

Asda Chicken Katsu Dragon Roll £2.50 (each 6-servings roll)

Panku Crispy Rolls,I £3 (163g; £18.40/kg)I

A fresh START Selected stores only, subject to availability. Delivery, collection and carrier bag charges may apply. Minimum spend or minimum basket charge may apply; see ASDA.com/minimumbasketcharge for details. Delivery and collection slots subject to availability. Photograph shows serving suggestion

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Food editor Gregor McMaster introduces great meal deals, sensational cakes, veggie wonders and fab ﬁshcakes

Takeaway faves

‘Fancy a curry? Craving some spicy chicken? Then check out our tempting Meal for 2 range. Each carry-out box offers flavour-packed mains and sides for two, inspired by delicious cuisines from around the world. It’s all ready to heat and serve in just minutes – the only tricky part is deciding which one you’ll be tucking into this weekend…’

Asda Meal for 2: Thai Style, £8 (980g; £8.16/kg); Southern Fried Chicken, £8 (920g; £8.70/kg); Tex Mex, £8 (1kg); Piri Piri Chicken, £8 (1.3kg; £6.15/kg); Indian Style Vegetarian, £8 (1.32kg; £6.06/kg) 12 | ASDA.COM

Raw power

FOOD

‘These pocket-sized bags make great snacks and count towards your 5-a-day. Choose from crisp batons of cooling cucumber or crunchy carrot, mini red peppers or sweet baby plum tomatoes – or mix and match to eat the rainbow. Serve with dips or salads, or add to lunchboxes.’

Asda Cucumber Batons, Mini Red Peppers and Carrot Batons, 40p each (80g; 50p/100g) or 3 for £1

SUPER SAVERS

‘Got half a lemon, onion or any fruit or veg left over from a recipe? Keep it fresher for longer by slipping a food saver cap over the cut side. Genius!’ George Home Food Savers*, £3 (4-pack)

‘Versatile and great value, red onions add ﬂavour and colour to a whole host of savoury dishes.’G Grower’s S e l e c t io n Re d O n io n s , 75 5p (3-pack; 25 5p each h)

Selected stores only, subject to availability. Delivery, collection and carrier bag charges may apply y. Minimum spend or minimum basket charge may apply; see ASDA.com/minimumbasketcharge for details. Delivery and collectio on slots subject to availability. Photographs show serving suggestions. *Available from 18 September 2020

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Surprise Cake, £13 (serves 20)

Surprise

Sausage Dog Cake, £12 (serves 24)

Swan Cake, £12 (serves 16)

Sweet dreams

‘A special occasion deserves a special cake – and these showstoppers won’t disappoint! Our Surprise Cake has a hollowed-out centre in which a secret container hides, ready to be filled with the gift of your choice. Watch their faces light up as they lift the tab and all is revealed… magic! With maximum cuteness, our chocolately Swiss-roll style Sausage Dog Cake is almost too good to eat, or make it a classic with this swan cake, complete with meringue kisses. An elegant choice, we’re sure you’ll agree!’ 14 | ASDA.COM/GROCERIES

FOOD

Perfectly plant based

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‘Veggies, flexitarians vegans – or anyone who’s looking for a tasty meal in minutes – will love these chilled ready meals from our Plant Based range. Crammed with veg and bursting with flavour, there’s a great choice, from spicy tikka masala and Mexican-inspired rice dishes to rich Italian-style veggie gnocchi or spaghetti Bolognese. Plus, the meals are packaged in 100% recyclable trays – making them good all round…’

Plant Based Tikka Masala with Pilau Rice

Plant Based Tikka Masala with Pilau Rice; Plant Based Spicy Mexican Style Rice Bowl, £2.50 each (400g; 63p/100g)

‘Need to feed a cro owd? Our large packs of meatballs are just the job! Made from lightly seasoned d beeff, they’’re greatt wiith a riich h tomato sauce over pasta, or try in sub sarnies with melted mozza arella.’ Butcher’s Selection 24 Beef Meatballss, £3.67 (710g; £5.17/kg)

Alcohol can only be purchased in store or delivered between 10am and 10pm in Scotland. If you look under 25 and want to buy age-restricted products, you will need to prove your age. Challenge 25. No I.D. no sale. *Price from 10 September 2020

Absolut Passionfruit Flavourred Vodka a, was £20 0, now £16 6* (70cl; £22.86/L))

Sunshine flavours

‘No ot quite rea ady to say goodbye to sum mmer? Ad dd a taste of the tro opics to cocktails and desse erts with this aromatic, exo otic fruit-fflavoured spirit.’ ASDA A .COM/GROCERIES | 15

m e h t i d n d i le t le

Extra Special Salmon Fishcakes with Melting Hollandaise Sauce

MultiBuy

A great catch

‘Treat the family to the ultimate comfort-food dinner with our Extra Special fishcakes. Quick and easy to bake, they come with a range of flavour-packed additional ingredients, from creamy Hollandaise sauce or melting gooey Cheddar to zippy Thai-inspired spices. Just the thing for an irresistible fish supper.’ 16 | ASDA.COM/GROCERIES

Extra Special 2 Salmon Fishcakes with Melting Hollandaise Sauce; Extra Special 2 Smoked Haddock Fishcakes with Cheddar and Leek; Extra Special 2 Cod & Prawn Red Thai Style Fishcakes; Extra Special 2 Smoked Haddock Fishcakes with Melting Cheddar Sauce, all £2.25 each (290g; £7.76/kg) or 2 for £4 Selected stores only, subject to availability. Delivery, collection and carrier bag charges may apply. Minimum spend or minimum basket charge may apply; see ASDA.com/minimumbasketcharge for details. Delivery and collection slots subject to availability. Photograph shows serving suggestion

Additional reporting: Nick Wyke. Photographs: Toby Scott, Stuart Ovenden. Styling: Morag Farquhar, Julie Patmore. Food styling: Matthew Ford, Vicki Smallwood

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FOOD

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Asda Taco Mixed Beans in a Spicy Tomato Sauce

Asda Chopped Tom matoes with Garlic in n Tomato Juice

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Mexican-inspired smoky tomato & bean shakshuka, p20

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MADE USING… Thai-style salmon fishcakes with sweetcorn salsa, p20 Asda Skinlesss & Boneless Pink Salmon

Asda New Potatoes in Water

Asda Naturally Sweet Sweetcorn in Water

‘Succulent salmon gives the humble ﬁshcake a luxurious twist and works brilliantly with the punchy, Asian-style ﬂavours – it’s also high in omega-3’

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FOOD

£1.21 PER

SERVING

Corned beef hash, p20

MADE USING…

Asda Corned Beef

Asda New Potatoes in Water

‘Always having tinned corned beef handy means you can rustle up an easy, tasty meat dish, like this hearty hash, in minutes. A cupboard essential (with a very long shelf-life!)’ ASDA.COM/GROCERIES | 19

FOOD

Energy

Tinned beans add tasty earthiness and texture to this classic egg dish SERVES 4 READY IN 30 MINS

of your 5-a-day

Each 352g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

1,046kJ 10.2g 250kcal Low

13%

15%

2.1g

11.3g 0.99g

11%

13%

Low

17%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 297kJ/71kcal

● 1tbsp rapeseed oil ● 1 large onion, chopped ● 100g roasted red

peppers (from a jar), sliced ● 5g jalapeños (from a jar), chopped ● 1tbsp smoked paprika ● 400g tin Asda Taco Mixed Beans in a Spicy Tomato Sauce ● 400g tin Asda Chopped Tomatoes with Garlic in Tomato Juice ● 1tsp tomato ketchup ● 4 large eggs ● 1 green chilli, sliced ● Coriander, to garnish ● Flatbreads, toasted in a dry griddle pan, to serve 1 Put the oil in a large lidded frying pan. Add the onion and cook on a medium heat for 5 mins, stirring often. 2 Add the red peppers and jalapeños, then fry for 2-3 mins. Add the paprika and fry for 1 min, stirring. 3 Add the beans. Simmer for 5 mins, stirring often. 4 Add the tomatoes and cook for 5 mins. Stir in the ketchup and cook for 1 min. 5 Use a spoon to make 4 ‘wells’ in the mixture, then

Thai-style salmon fishcakes with sweetcorn salsa

Delica ate patties with a fresh chilli kick, served with a vibrant relish SERVES 4 READY IN 30 MINS, PLUS CHILLING

roughly chopped

● 1tbsp rapeseed oil ● 1 large onion, chopped ● 3 large cloves garlic,

● 1 large red onion,

finely chopped

● 2tbsp rapeseed oil

finely chopped

1 Add the potatoes to a pan of boiling water. Simmer for 7-8 mins until more tender. Drain. Mash; allow to cool. 2 Stir together the salmon, spring onions, chilli, garlic, lime zest and ½ the chopped coriander in a bowl. Add the mash and mix to combine. 3 Shape the mixture into 8 patties. Chill for 30 mins. 4 For the salsa, stir together the sweetcorn, tomatoes, onion, lime juice, 1tbsp of the oil and the remaining coriander. Cover and chill. 5 Heat the remaining oil in a large frying pan and cook the patties in batches for 3-4 mins on each side. 6 Garnish with the sliced chilli and coriander leaves. Serve with the lime wedges and salsa on the side. Energy

Each 392g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

Med

1,509kJ 12.5g 361kcal Med

1 of your 5-a-day

18%

1.6g

9.0g 1.33g

10%

Low

22%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 385kJ/92kcal

● 540g tin Asda New

Potatoes in Water, drained ● 2 x 170g tins Asda Skinless & Boneless Pink Salmon, drained ● 2 spring onions, chopped ● 1 red chilli, ½ chopped, ½ thinly sliced to garnish ● 2 cloves garlic, chopped ● Zest and juice 1 lime, plus extra wedges to serve ● 25g coriander, roughly chopped, a few leaves reserved to garnish ● 326g tin Asda Naturally Sweet Sweetcorn in Water ● 100g cherry tomatoes,

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Corned beef hash Dijon mustard gives a touch of heat to this hearty potato fry-up SERVES 4 READY IN 40 MINS ● 540g tin Asda New

Potatoes in Water, drained and halved

● 340g tin Asda Corned

Beef, cut into chunks

● 1tbsp Worcestershire

sauce

● 1tsp Dijon mustard,

plus extra to serve

● Chopped parsley,

to garnish

● 225g vine-ripened

cherry tomatoes, roasted, to serve ● 85g watercress, to serve

1 Put the potatoes in a pan of boiling water; simmer for 3-4 mins, until more tender but still firm. Drain and pat dry with kitchen roll. 2 Heat the oil on medium in a nonstick frying pan. Fry the onion with the garlic for 1 min, until softened but not turning brown. 3 Add the potatoes and fry for 7-8 mins, stirring often, until light golden. Add the corned beef, pushing down against the hot pan to crisp the base. Cook for 10 mins, stirring occasionally, to mix the crispy bits in with the rest of the hash. 4 Add the Worcestershire sauce, mustard and a grind of black pepper. Cook for 2 mins, stirring to combine. 5 Cook for 5 mins without stirring. Push down with a spatula to make sure the base is extra-crispy. 6 Divide the hash between 4 plates and sprinkle with the parsley. Divide the tomatoes and watercress between the plates. Add a dollop of mustard to serve. Energy

1 of your 5-a-day

Each 300g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

1,293kJ 14.1g 309kcal Low

15%

20%

4.8g

6.3g 1.56g

24%

Low

26%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 431kJ/103kcal

Photographs: Ant Duncan. Styling: Davina Perkins. Food styling: Matthew Ford

Mexican-inspired smoky tomato & bean shakshuka

crack 1 egg into each well. 6 Cover the pan with the lid. Cook on low for 5 mins, until the egg whites are set but the yolks are still runny. 7 Take off the heat; sprinkle with the green chilli and coriander. Season with black pepper and serve with the flatbreads on the side.

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FOOD FEED

4 ÂŁ4 FOR

Kale pesto spaghetti with roasted tomatoes, p25

Ham & mushroom tortilla pizza, p25

BE B E EA A T THE BUDGET

Insta-chef and budget recipe whizz Mimi Harrison feeds four people for under ÂŁ4*

Pork satay curry, p27

Vegan squash risotto, p27 *Price does not include the cost of store-cupboard staples, listed as such in the ingredients. Based on prices at time of going to press; subject to change

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how Mimi beats the budget! Foody influencer and Insta-chef Mimi Harrison (@beatthebudget) shares her top tips for shopping and cooking smarter PLAN YOUR MEALS ‘This is the crux of beating the budget – if you fail to plan, you plan to fail! I take a list to the supermarket and never deviate from it.’ START WITH THE BASICS ‘I buy fruit and veg, lean but cheaper meat, such as pork loins or chicken thighs, and store-cupboard staples like tins, rice and pasta. Get the basics – then get creative.’ EMBRACE BATCH COOKING ‘No, you don’t have to spend all Sunday cooking! Pop a traybake in the oven and cook pasta and sauce on the hob. You’ll have 8 meals ready in two hours.’ KNOW YOUR FLAVOURS ‘Learn about seasonings and spices, then you can make sauces and marinades to your taste. You’ll never buy pre-prepped again.

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97P PER

SERVING*

FOOD Ham & mushroom tortilla pizza

‘A tortilla makes a brilliant thin pizza base – just add this classic topping with homemade sauce’ SERVES 4 READY IN 20 MINS ● 400g tin Asda Chopped Tomatoes

in Tomato Juice

● 1tbsp tomato purée ● ½tsp garlic granules ● 4 Asda Wholemeal Wraps ● 250g pack Grower’s Selection

White Mushrooms, sliced

● 200g pack Asda Wafer Thin

Cooked Ham, torn ● 125g pack Smart Price Mozzarella, drained and torn ● Rocket, to garnish (optional) STORE CUPBOARD ● 2tsp dried mixed herbs ● 2tbsp rapeseed oil 1 Preheat the oven to 200C/ 180C Fan/Gas 6. 2 For the sauce, pulse the chopped tomatoes, tomato purée, garlic granules and 1½tsp of the herbs in a blender until smooth. Don’t worry if it turns a lighter colour – it will soon go back to a vibrant red. 3 Put the wraps on a large baking tray, then brush a 2cm-wide border of the oil around the edges. This helps to stop them burning during cooking. 4 Fry the mushrooms in the remaining rapeseed oil over a high heat for 6-8 mins until browned. Don’t stir for the first 3 mins – then they’ll turn golden and be extra-flavoursome! 5 Put 3tbsp of the sauce in the centre of each wrap, then spread out with a spoon. Divide the mushrooms, ham and mozzarella between them to top. Sprinkle with the remaining herbs. 6 Pop in the oven for 8-10 mins – keep a careful eye on them as they cook very quickly! Season with fresh black pepper, garnish with the rocket, if using, then serve immediately. Energy

Each 325g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

High

Med

1,727kJ 18.5g 413kcal Med

21%

26%

7.2g

36%

29%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 531kJ/127kcal

Selected stores only, subject to availability. Delivery, collecction and carrier bag charges may apply. Minimum spend or minimum basket charge may apply; see ASDA.com/min nimumbasketcharge for details. Delivery and collection slots subject to availability.*Price per serving shown does not in nclude the cost of store-cupboard staples, listed as such in the ingredients. Based on prices at time of going to press; subject to change

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‘Cashews ad dd creaminess to this veggie pesto, served with pasta and cherry tomatoes’ SERVES 4 READY IN 30 MINS ● 200g cherry tomatoes, halved ● 4 large handfuls sliced curly kale,

washed and tough stems removed

● 100g unsalted cashews, pre-soaked

in lukewarm water for 1hr

● 1 handful basil leaves ● 2 cloves garlic ● 280g spaghetti

STORE CUPBOARD ● 3tbsp rapeseed oil

1 Preheat the oven to 190C/ 170C Fan/Gas 5. 2 Put the tomatoes on a baking tray. drizzle with 1tsp of the oil and stir to coat well. Pop in the oven for 25 mins. 3 Meanwhile, blanch the kale: add to a pan of boiling water for 30 secs; drain. 4 Blend the kale, cashews, basil, garlic, remaining oil and 3-4tbsp water until smooth and combined. 5 Cook the spaghetti according to the pack instructions, minus 2 mins. Drain, reserving a mug of the cooking water. 6 Return the pasta to the pan on a low heat. Stir in the pesto, thinning with a little pasta water if needed. Cook for 2 mins or until heated through. 7 Divide between 4 plates. Top with the roasted cherry tomatoes to serve. Energy

5.9g 1.76g Low

75P

Kale pesto spaghetti with roasted tomatoes

1 of your 5-a-day

Each 280g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

2,132kJ 22.4g 510kcal High

26%

32%

3.1g

4.8g 0.06g

16%

Low

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 761kJ/182kcal

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98P PER

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FO OOD Pork satay curry

‘Nutty satay sauce is the ideal match for lean pork steaks, and making it from scratch is easy’ SERVES 4 READY IN 30 MINS ● 4 Butcher’s Selection Pork Loin

1 Put the steaks on a deep plate. In a small bowl, mix the honey with ½tbsp of the soy sauce and drizzle over the pork. Cover and set aside to marinate. 2 Meanwhile, heat the peanut butter, curry powder and 1tbsp of the oil in a large pan on low, stirring to combine. Add a splash of the coconut milk to thin, if needed. Cook for 1 min. 3 Slowly add the remaining coconut milk and soy, stirring, then the stock. Simmer on low for 12 mins; add the lime juice and flour paste after 10 mins. 4 Fry the marinated pork in the rest of the oil on a high heat, for 3-5 mins each side, until cooked through. For fancy char lines, use a griddle pan. 5 Transfer the pork to a clean plate, rest for 5 mins, then slice diagonally. 6 Divide the broccoli and rice between 4 plates. Add the sliced pork, drizzle over the satay sauce and season with pepper. Serve with the lime wedges. Energy

Each 463g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

2,518kJ 25.5g 10.6g 602kcal High High

30%

36%

53%

Salt

7.9g 1.44g Low

Med

24%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 544kJ/130kcal

84P PER

SERVING*

Vegan butternut squash risotto

‘This hearty dish of creamy rice and gold den butternut squash takes a bit of time and effort to create, but the end result is well worth it…’ SERVES 4 READY IN 40 MINS ● 1 butternut squash, peeled,

deseeded and cubed ● 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped ● 3 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped ● A few sprigs thyme, leaves picked, plus extra to garnish ● 1½tbsp tomato purée ● 250g Asda Arborio Rice ● 1 courgette, coarsely grated STORE CUPBOARD ● 2tbsp rapeseed oil ● 1 reduced-salt vegan stock cube, made up to 1.1L 1 Preheat the oven to 190C/170C Fan/Gas 5. 2 Put the butternut squash on a baking tray, drizzle with 1tbsp of the oil and toss to coat well. Pop in the oven and roast for 30 mins, tossing halfway through. 3 Meanwhile, add the onion to a large pan with the remaining oil. Cook over a medium heat for 5 mins or until softened but not browned. 4 Add the garlic, thyme and tomato

*Price per serving shown does not include the cost of store-cupboard staples, listed as such in the ingredients. Based on prices at time of going to press; subject to change

purée to the pan. Frying the purée at this stage this gives it a more mellow flavour – essential for a tasty risotto. 5 Add the rice to the pan and cook for 1 min to toast. 6 Reserve 1 ladleful of the stock and set aside. Add 1 ladleful to the pan, stirring continuously, and keep stirring until the rice absorbs all the liquid. Repeat, adding 1 ladleful of stock at a time, until it is all used. This process gives the best consistency – and it’s quite therapeutic! 7 Put half the roasted squash in a blender with the reserved stock, then blitz to a purée. Fold into the risotto, along with the grated courgette, then stir to combine. 8 When the rice is fully cooked, fold in the remaining butternut squash or scatter over the top if you prefer. Garnish with thyme leaves and season with freshly ground black pepper – and you’re good to go! Energy

2 of your 5-a-day

Each 641g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

1,663kJ 7.1g 397kcal Low

20%

10%

0.6g 12.8g 0.83g 3%

Low

14%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 259kJ/62kcal

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Steaks (from 600g 6-pack; freeze the rest), trimmed of fat ● 1tbsp clear honey ● 2tbsp Asda Reduced Salt Soy Sauce ● 3tbsp peanut butter ● 1½tbsp Asda Mild Curry Powder ● ½ x 400ml tin Asda Coconut Milk (freeze the rest to use later) ● Juice ½ lime, plus wedges to serve ● 1 head broccoli, cut into florets and steamed, to serve ● 200g rice, cooked according to the pack instructions, to serve STORE CUPBOARD ● 2tbsp rapeseed oil ● 1 reduced-salt vegetable stock cube, made up to 400ml ● 2 level tsp plain flour, mixed to a thin paste with 2tsp water

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hether it’s the star of a classic ploughman’s or a gooey cheese on toast, a chunk of good Cheddar is hard to beat. All our Cheddars are tested and graded as they mature, to make sure they tick all the boxes for taste and texture. From smooth and creamy Mild to the great bite of punchy Extra Mature, these are the best on the block – check out the range online and in store.

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Cheese graders Tina Beckett and Sue Twist are part of a busy team who make sure our range of Cheddars arrives in store in tip-top condition every day. With more than 30 years of dairy experience and know-how between them, they are just the people to recognise what makes a great cheese – especially

when their work can involve tasting 300 cheeses a day to make sure the Cheddar is developing perfectly. ‘The most satisfying part for us is when customers tell us how much they love the quality of the cheeses we’ve selected,’ Sue explains. So, who better to share their ultimate Cheddar recipes than these two experts…

Savoury cheese twirl scones

Cauli & broccoli cheese bake

‘Our mellow Medium Cheddar is ideal for adding a lovely rounded, cheesy flavour to these indulgent teatime favourites,’ says Tina. ‘A touch of yeast extract and cayenne adds an extra savouriness, too.’

For Tina, our full-bodied Mature Cheddar is just the thing to add deep richness to this side dish. She says: ‘The cheese and broccoli sauce has a hazelnut crumb which tastes even better with extra Cheddar added.’

Cheese graders Tina (left) and Sue

Cheesy stuffed baked potatoes ‘The wonderful “bite” of our Extra Mature Cheddar takes jacket potatoes to the next level,’ explains Sue. ‘The spuds are mashed with the cheese, spring onions and mustard, then baked in the shells.’

Find the recipes for these tasty cheese dishes at ASDA.GL/cheddar

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Asda Mature British Cheddar, £2.50 (500g; £5/kg)

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waste not, want it…

No need for leftover fresh herbs to wilt. Make the most of their ﬂavour and fragrance with these three simple solutions

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Make herby ice cubes

TO FREEZE HERBS… 1 Remove any tough stems from the herbs and chop or tear large leaves, then pack loosely in an ice cube tray. 2 Pour over mild olive oil or melted butter to fill each ice cube compartment almost to the top. 3 Lay the tray flat in the freezer for at least 8 hrs, then transfer the frozen herb cubes to zip-seal freezer bags. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Freeze leftover herbs in ice cube trays to make mini blocks that will add instant flavour to dishes. Try these: ● Parsley and garlic with melted butter Melt over steaks, or thaw and use in garlic bread. ● Basil, parsley and red chilli in mild olive oil Great melted over pasta. ● Thyme, rosemary and lemon zest in mild olive oil Try in a root veg traybake. ● Coriander and lime zest in mild olive oil Stir through chopped tomatoes and red onion for a zingy salsa.

Use in tabbouleh

Photographs: Maja Smend. Styling: Jenny Iggleden. Food styling: Lottie Covell

This Lebanese-inspired bulgur wheat salad, bursting with fresh flavours, is a great way to use up parsley and mint. Try it as a zingy side for grilled meats.

More for the freezer It’s not just leftover herbs that can be frozen… CHEESE Hard cheeses, such as Cheddar, freeze well. Grate or chop first – it’s easier to take a handful at a time from the freezer. Store for up to 6 months and thaw before using. EGGS Crack leftover eggs individually into a cupcake tin or large ice cube tray and cover before freezing. Keep frozen for up to 4 months; thaw before use. BANANAS Peel first, then freeze whole, mashed or sliced. Use within 3 months. GARLIC Freeze peeled cloves in freezer bags. Or blend to a paste with a splash of water or oil, then freeze in an ice cube tray. Use within 6 months. PASTA Cool cooked pasta, transfer to a freezer bag or container, freeze and use within 3 months. Thaw in the fridge before using. RICE Freeze cooked rice as soon as it’s cooled. Keep for up to 1 month. Thaw in the fridge and ensure it’s piping hot when reheated.

Add to chermoula

Use leftover coriander and parsley to make this North African-style dressing, with cumin, chilli and smoked paprika for extra punch. Delicious swirled into natural yogurt and served with warm, torn flatbreads.

NUTS Freeze leftover nuts in an airtight container or freezer bag and use within 12 months. Thaw before use, or use from frozen if adding to a recipe while cooking.

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£2.28 PER

SERVING

Ham, egg & chunky chips with pineapple relish, p37

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SERVING

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FOOD Mac ’n’ cheese with beer & a crispy bacon crumb

Dig in to the smoky bacon and herby thyme crust to reveal a hearty ale and gooey two-cheese sauce SERVES 8 READY IN 55 MINS ● 300g macaroni ● 50g bread (2-3 days

old), crusts removed ● 3 rashers Extra Special Oak Smoked Dry Cured Streaky Bacon ● 1 clove garlic ● 1tbsp thyme leaves ● 150g mature Cheddar, grated ● 50g butter, plus extra for greasing ● 40g plain flour ● 1tsp English mustard ● 600ml full-fat milk ● 100ml ale or lager

Ham, egg & chunky chips with pineapple relish

Update the pub-grub classic by pairing ginger beer-glazed gammon with a zingy relish SERVES 4, WITH SOME GAMMON LEFT OVER READY IN 1 HR 25 MINS ● 750g Butcher’s Selection

Smoked Gammon Joint

● 750ml ginger beer ● 200g fresh pineapple,

cut into small chunks

● 1 small red onion,

finely chopped

● 1 small red chilli,

finely chopped

● 2tbsp chopped parsley ● 1tbsp soft light

brown sugar

● 1tbsp white wine vinegar ● 2tbsp black treacle ● 1tsp ground allspice ● 2tbsp Asda Ginger

Preserve

● 2tbsp English mustard

● 1tbsp Worcestershire

sauce, plus extra for splashing ● 100g Extra Special Taleggio or ripe Brie, rind removed, cut into 1cm cubes 1 Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6. Grease a large ovenproof dish or pan. 2 Bring a large pan of water to the boil, add the macaroni and simmer for 10 mins until just cooked.

3 Meanwhile, to make the crumb topping, blitz together the bread, bacon, garlic, thyme and 30g of the Cheddar to a coarse crumb in a food processor. Set aside to add later. 4 To make the cheese sauce, melt the butter in a pan over a medium heat. Add the flour and mustard, stir together and cook for 2 mins to get a smooth paste. Gradually whisk in the milk, a little at a time, followed by the ale or lager. Cook the mixture for 5 mins or until the sauce has thickened. 5 Remove the pan from the heat, then add the

Worcestershire sauce and the rest of the Cheddar. Stir until the cheese has melted and is well combined. 6 Drain the cooked pasta and return to its pan. Add the cheese sauce and stir together until the pasta is well coated, then stir in the cubes of Taleggio or Brie. 7 Transfer to the ovenproof dish, scatter over the bacon crumb mixture and top with a couple of splashes of Worcestershire sauce. Bake for 20-25 mins until the crumb is golden and the cheese is bubbling.

joint to an ovenproof dish, leave to cool for a few minutes, then brush over the glaze. Arrange the chips on a baking tray. Bake the gammon and chips for 25 mins, occasionally brushing the gammon with more of the glaze and turning the chips halfway through. 6 Before serving, heat the oil in a large nonstick

frying pan and fry the eggs for 4 mins or to your liking. 7 Carve 8 thick slices of the gammon and divide between 4 plates. Serve with the fried eggs, chips and pineapple relish, topped with the spring onions.

Energy

Each 233g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

1,677kJ 20g 401kcal Med

20%

29%

Salt

11.9g 5.4g

1.21g

60%

20%

High

Low

Med

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 720kJ/172kcal

● 500g Extra Special

Chunky Chips

● 2tbsp rapeseed oil ● 4 Extra Special

Free Range Blue Araucana Eggs ● Sliced spring onions, to serve 1 Put the gammon joint in a large pan. Pour over the ginger beer and bring to the boil. Cover, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 45 mins. If the gammon is not completely covered by the liquid, turn the joint over halfway through cooking. 2 Meanwhile, for the relish, mix together the pineapple, red onion, chilli, parsley, sugar and vinegar in a small bowl. Set aside. 3 Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6. 4 To make the glaze, mix together the black treacle, allspice, ginger preserve and mustard. 5 Transfer the gammon

Energy

Each 422g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

High

2,101kJ 17.7g 502kcal Med

25%

3.4g 24.1g 3.92g 17%

Med

27%

65%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 498kJ/119kcal

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FOOD Dulce de leche crème brûlée

Crack through th he crisp topping to reveal creamy caramel custard below SERVES 8 READY IN 1 HR 20 MINS, PLUS COOLING AND CHILLING ● 150g Bonne Maman

Salted Caramel

53p PER

SERVING

1 Heat the oven to 140C/ 120C Fan/Gas 1. 2 Take 8 x 9cm round ramekin dishes and put 1tsp of the caramel in the base of each. Arrange on a deep baking tray, spaced out evenly. 3 In a jug, whisk together the remaining caramel, the egg yolks, vanilla paste and cornflour. 4 In a pan, warm the cream and milk on medium until it starts to boil. Add the egg mixture, whisking continuously; take care not to incorporate too much air. 5 Divide the custard between the ramekins. Put the tray in the middle of the oven. Pour boiling water into the tray to halfway up the sides of the ramekins; don’t let any splash into the custard. 6 Bake for 55 mins to 1 hr, until just set. Allow to cool, then chill the ramekins in the fridge for at least 2 hrs or overnight. 7 Heat the grill to high. Sprinkle each ramekin with a thin layer of the caster sugar, then caramelise under the grill. Allow to cool, then serve within 1 hr with the summer berries on the side. Energy

Each 120g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

High

Low

1,019kJ 13.0g 244kcal Med

12%

19%

6.7g 22.4g 0.23g 34%

Med

25%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 849kJ/203kcal

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Photographs: Maja Smend. Styling: Jenny Iggleden. Food styling: Lottie Covell

● 6 egg yolks ● 2tsp vanilla bean paste ● 2tbsp cornflour ● 300ml single cream ● 300ml semi-skimmed milk ● 5tbsp golden caster sugar ● Summer berries, to serve

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Enjoy the taste and succulence of our delicious Extra Special Yorkshire-bred pork

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eed inspiration for a marvellous midweek meal or celebration dinner at home? Why not look to our Extra Special prime British pork? Sourced from farms in Yorkshire, it’s Red Tractor assured, which means you can trust it’s been quality-checked all the way from the farm to your basket.

The range includes a selection of cuts, from lean medallions for two to loin joints for a family feast, all prepared by our expert butchers and ready to cook. Our hand-trimmed, tender pork cutlets are the ideal choice for dining in. They come seasoned to perfection with a crust of aromatic garlic, sea salt

and ground black pepper, and cook in less than 30 minutes. Serve on luxurious Parmesan mash with spinach and roasted

vine tomatoes for a delicious main course. Find our Extra Special Pork in the fresh meat aisle, in store and online.

Look for the Red Tractor When you see the Red Tractor logo, you’ll know the food has been sourced from UK farms and checked from farm to pack.

Extra Special Yorkshire Bred: Garlic, Sea Salt & Black Pepper Pork Cutlets, £4 (550g; £7.27/kg); Pepper & Thyme Pork Loin Medallions, £4 (400g; £10/kg)

Extra Special Yorkshire Bred: Pork Loin Crackling Joint; Triple Pepper Pork Loin Joint; was £5, now £4.75 each (700g; £6.79/kg) Selected stores only, subject to availability. Delivery, collection and carrier bag charges may apply. Minimum spend or minimum basket charge may apply; see ASDA.com/minimumbasketcharge for details. Delivery and collection slots subject to availability. Photograph shows serving suggestion

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This month:

Tra bakes

MEAL MATHS Pick one option from each column to add up to your ideal dish

PROTEIN

A tasty traybake is the ultimate midweek dinner option – fuss-free and super-adaptable. To make creating your own version even easier, we’ve highlighted the five categories of ingredients that add up to a successful traybake. Tailor to your taste by simply

CARBS

adding one of each of the five types of food into your tray, then pop in the oven to bake. You don’t need to follow an exact recipe, just check the cooking times on the packaging for each ingredient and make sure everything is fully cooked through and piping hot before serving.

VEG

GREENS

THE MAGIC!

Start with the star of the show – meat, fish, pulses or even halloumi.

Next, choose a starchy carb that’ll add the fill-you-up factor.

Add veg to raise the 5-a-day count and bring extra layers of flavour.

For fresh taste and colour, throw in robust leaves that can cope with heat.

Add a flavour-packed paste or sauce to bring a distinctive finish to your dish.

Chicken thighs

Giant couscous mix

Cherry tomatoes

Spinach

Harissa paste

Halloumi

Sweet potato

Peppers

Rocket

Pesto

Falafel

Butter beans

Carrots

Kale

Tahini

Salmon

Baby potatoes

Courgetti

Pak choi

Red curry paste

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*Based on the estimated cost for a four-person serving. Price per serving of 88p is for halloumi, butter beans, carrots, kale and red curry paste combination

FOOD OUR TRAYBAKE COMBOS START FROM

88p

PER SERVING*

Chicken plus couscous, cou , cous pinach and tomatoes, spinach harissa equals a tasty bake!

● Cut larger ingredients such as sweet potato into equal-sized pieces so that everything cooks evenly. ● Keep an eye on your traybake as it cooks – if some of the contents are browning too quickly, give everything a good shake or stir to move things around. ● If some of the ingredients cook much quicker than the others, such as tomatoes or leafy greens, add them towards the end. ● Oven temps may vary for different ingredients, but a general setting for most traybakes is 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6. ASDAGOODLIVING.CO.UK | 41

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Raspberry, vanilla & white choc cheesecake, p44

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BAKED WITH BOURBONS Chocolate-cream biscuit brownies

Chocolate ● 100g bar Extra Special Dark Cooking Chocolate ● 175g Asda Best for Baking Cakes spread, plus extra for greasing ● 250g light brown sugar ● 3 large eggs, beaten ● 1tsp vanilla extract ● 85g plain flour ● 40g cocoa powder ● 300g pack Asda Bourbon Biscuits, ½ chopped, ½ whole

NCH TIME

The classic bourbon is the ultimate in sweet sophistication. How do you eat yours..?

Classic choc bourbon biscuits are the ideal crunchy topping for these rich, gooey brownie treats SERVES 30 READY IN 30 MINS, PLUS COOLING PRICE PER SERVING 14p ● 200g bar Asda Milk

3 Lift the bowl off the pan; mix in the eggs and vanilla. Stir in the flour, cocoa and chopped biscuits. 4 Pour into the tin; arrange the whole biscuits on top. Bake for 20-25 mins, until almost set in the centre. 5 Allow to cool, then cut into 30 pieces to serve. Energy

Each 45g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

High

Low

1,774kJ 10.1g 424kcal High

10%

14%

4.3g 16.8g 0.14g 22%

High

19%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 1,774kJ/424kcal

1 Preheat the oven to 180C/160C Fan/Gas 4. Grease and line a 23cm x 20cm brownie tin. 2 Melt all the chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water. Add the spread and sugar; stir until melted and combined.

Raspberry, vanilla & white choc cheesecake

Whipped cream peaks and sticky jam help recreate the retro taste SERVES 28 READY IN 30 MINS, PLUS CHILLING PRICE PER SERVING 23p

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● 140g pack Jammie Dodgers Raspberry Flavour Biscuits ● 60g unsalted butter, melted ● 100g white chocolate, broken into pieces ● 600g full-fat soft cheese ● 2tsp vanilla extract ● 300ml whipping cream

● 50g icing sugar, sifted ● 120g Asda Seedless Raspberry Jam ● 100ml double cream ● 120g Jammie Dodger Minis 6 Pack 1 Grease and line a 21cm round spring-form tin. 2 Blitz the full-sized Jammie Dodgers into crumbs in a food processor. Pour in the butter; pulse to combine. 3 Tip into the tin and press down with a spoon to form a flat base. Chill for 15 mins. 4 Melt the white chocolate in a glass bowl over a pan of simmering water, then set aside to cool for 5 mins. 5 Put the soft cheese into

a large bowl; stir to loosen. Mix in the vanilla extract. 6 In another bowl, whip the whipping cream and icing sugar into stiff peaks. Fold in the chocolate and soft cheese. Pour over the base. 7 Microwave the jam for 20 secs and stir to loosen. Pour over the cheesecake. 8 Chill for 3 hrs or until set. 9 Transfer the cheesecake to a plate. Whip the double cream into stiff peaks and dollop around the top edge. Decorate with the Jammie Dodger Minis to serve. Energy 876kJ 209kcal

10%

Each 56g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

High

Med

16.0g 10.2g 10.9g 0.17g High

23%

51%

Med

12%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 1,565kJ/374kcal

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CH TIME

Photographs: Tara Fisher. Styling: Rob Merrett. Food styling: Lorna Brash

The satisfying snap of a Party Ring biscuit, with its distinctive swirled glaze, will take you right back to every childhood celebration!

TOPPED WITH PARTY RINGS White choccy rocky road Smooth chocolate, crunchy pistachios and squishy mallows give this no-bake treat a beautiful texture SERVES 30 READY IN 20 MINS, PLUS CHILLING PRICE PER SERVING 19p ● 600g white chocolate ● 30g unsalted butter,

plus extra for greasing ● 50g pistachios, roughly chopped ● 125g pack Fox’s Party Rings, bashed into pieces

● 100g Asda Pink & White

Mini Mallows

● 110g pack Fox’s Party

Rings Minis, to decorate

1 Grease and line a 20cm x 20cm square baking tray. 2 Melt the white chocolate

in a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water, then add the butter and stir until smooth. Reserve ⅓ of the mixture. 3 Carefully take the bowl off the pan and set aside to cool for 10 mins. 4 Stir the cooled chocolate mixture to loosen, then mix in the pistachios, biscuit pieces and mini mallows. 5 Tip the mixture into the tin and smooth down the

top. Pour over the reserved chocolate mixture. Arrange the Party Rings Minis on the topping to decorate, gently pressing them down. 6 Chill the rocky road in the fridge for at least 2 hrs or preferably overnight, until set. Then cut into 30 pieces to serve. Energy

Each 51g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

High

Low

1,031kJ 13.1g 246kcal High

12%

19%

7.1g

24.1g 0.15g

36%

27%

High

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 2,012kJ/483kcal

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ONE

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Five meals

Create ﬁve delicious meals they’ll love from one basket of shopping – all for

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£25 or less*

Salmon & dill fishcakes with pea shoot salad, p50

*Makes five meals each serving four people and does not include store-cupboard staples, listed as such in the shopping list. Based on prices at time of going to press; subject to change

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Super swaps

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This tasty stir-fry recipe is great for using up ingredients you already have to hand. Try using leftover cooked chicken in place of the prawns, or substitute chopped green cabbage for the crunchy pak choi.

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Ratatouille bake with crushed potatoes, p50

Prawn & pak choi noodle stir-fry, p51

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FRESH FRUIT & VEG ● 1.1kg loose white baking potatoes ● 25g pack Grower’s Selection Flat Leaf Parsley ● 25g pack Grower’s Selection Dill ● 1 bunch spring onions ● 2 loose lemons ● 90g bag Asda Mild Pea Shoot Salad ● 1 cucumber ● 7 loose red onions ● 3 loose courgettes ● 1 aubergine ● 325g pack Grower’s Selection Cherry Tomatoes ● 25g pack basil ● 2-pack Grower’s Selection Pak Choi ● 1 loose lime ● 750g pack Grower’s Selection Salad Tomatoes BAKERY ● 4-pack Asda Ciabatta Rolls CHILLED ● 300ml tub Asda 50% Less Fat Crème Fraîche ● 150g pack Asda Cooked & Peeled King Prawns ● 270g pack Plant Based Meat-Free Sausages FROZEN ● 150g pack Scratch Cook Chopped Garlic ● 600g pack Frozen for Freshness Sliced Mixed Peppers JARS, PACKETS & TINS ● 418g tin Asda Pacific Pink Salmon ● 2 x 400g tins Smart Price Chop pped Tomatoes ● 250g pack Asda Egg Noodles (dried) ● 120g sachet Asda Sweet Chilli & Garlic Stir-Fry Sauce ● 2 x 250g packs Asda Basmati Micro Rice ● 250ml bottle Asda Balsamic Vinegar of Moderna STORE CUPBOARD ● Rapeseed oil ● Black pepper ● Reduced-salt vegetable stock cube ● Dried mixed herbs

MONDAY

Salm mon & dill fish hcakes with pea shoot pea sh hoot salad sallad d

Rich h, herby ﬁshcake es matc ched with a tangy lemo on crème fraîche SERV VES 4 READY IN 40 MINS PRICE PER SERV VING £1.53 ● 50 00g loose white baking

potatoes,, peeled and cu ut into 2cm chunks ● 2 spring onions, sliced ● 15g g flat-leaf parsley, fin nely chopped ● 25 5g dill, finely chopped ● 418 8g tin Asda Pacific Pink Salmon, drained an nd flaked ● 2 lemons: 1 zested an nd juiced, 1 sliced ● 1tb bsp rapeseed oil ● 150 0ml Asda 50% Less Fa at Crème Fraîche ● 90 0g bag g pea shoot salad ● ½ cucumber, sliced 1 Putt the potatoes in a pan of cold water, bring to the boil and simmer for 15 miins until tender. Drain, steam m-dry for 30 secs then return to the pan. Mash h until smooth. 2 Resserve some spring onion ns to garnish, then mix the rest into the mash with the parsley, dill,

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salmon, zest of 1 lemon and juice of ½ lemon. Season with black pepper and shape into o 4 patties. 3 Heat the oil over a medium settin ng in a large nonstick frying g pan then fry the fishcakes for 3-5 mins on each side until golden. 4 Mix a splash h of lemon juice into the crème fraîche and season with freshly ground black pepper. 5 Toss the pea a shoot salad and cucumber in the remaining lem mon juice and serve with the e fish cakes, sprinkled with h the reserved spring onions, the crème fraîche and lemon slices. Energy

Each 343g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

1,421kJ 13.7g 340kcal Med

17%

20%

5.1g

3.1g 0.96g

26%

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16%

of your reference intakke Typical energy values per 100g: 414kJ/99kcal

TUESDAY

Ratatouille bake with with h crushed crus shed pottattoes potatoes s

Med-style veg stew with a kick of garlic, served with earthy, basil-topped d potatoes SERVES 4 RE EADY IN 45 MINS PRIICE PER SERVING 98p ● 2tbsp rapesseed oil ● 2 courgette es, cut into

3cm chunkss

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3cm chunks

● 3 red onions, cut

into chunks

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mixed peppers

● 125g cherry tomatoe es ● 400g tin chopped

tomatoes

● 2tbsp Scratch Cook

Chopped Garlic

● 1 reduced-salt vegettable

stock cube dissolved d in 150ml boiling watter ● 15g basil, stalks fine ely chopped and leaves torn ● 1tbsp balsamic vineg gar ● 600g baking potato oes, cut into 2cm chunkss ● 3 spring onions, sliced

1 Preheat the oven to 200C//180C Fan//Gas 6.. 2 In a high-sided roastiing tray, toss together the oil, courgettes, aubergine, onions, mixed pepperss and cherry tomatoes. Roastt in the oven for 10 mins. 3 Remove from the ove en; fold through the tinned d tomatoes, garlic, stock, basil stalks and balsamic. Season with black pepper; roast for 20 mins until bubblling. 4 Meanwhile, put the potatoes in a pan of co old water, bring to the boil and cook for 20 mins or until tender. Drain; return to o the pan with the spring onions and a grind of black pepper. Lightly crush with a fork. 5 Serve the ratatouille and crushed potatoes topp ped with the torn basil leav ves. Energy

2 of your 5-a-day

Each 608g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

1,246kJ 6.7g 298kcal Low

15%

10%

0.6g 18.8g 0.30g 3%

Low

21%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 205kJ/49kccal

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FOOD for 5 mins until piping hot. 4 Remove from the heat, divide between bowls and serve with wedges of lime to squeeze over. 1 of your 5-a-day

Energy

Each 290g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

17%

1,407kJ 4.6g 336kcal Low

Salt

0.6g 10.2g 1.51g Low

Low

11%

Med

25%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 485kJ/116kcal

WEDNESDAY

Prawn & pak choii noodle stir-fry y

This super-speedy, subtly spiced dish teams juicy prawns with the fresh crunch of cucumber and pak cho oi SERVES 4 READY IN 20 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.28 ● 250g Asda Egg Noodle es ● 1tbsp rapeseed oil ● 3 spring onions, thinly y

sliced into rounds ● 2tbsp p Scratch Cook Chopped Garlic ● 200g Frozen for Freshness Sliced Mixed Peppers ● ½ cucumber, quartered d lengthways and sliced ● 2-pack pak choi, leaves separated ● 150g Asda Cooked & Peeled King Prawns ● 120g Asda Sweet Chilli & Garlic Stir-Fry Sauce e ● 1 lime, cut into wedgess

1 Bring a pan of water to the boil, add the noodles and simmer for 3-5 mins until tender. Drain. 2 Heat the oil in a large frying pan or wok on a hig gh setting. Add the spring onions, garlic, peppers an nd cucumber and fry for 2 miins until slightly softened. 3 Add the noodles, pak choi, prawns and stir-fry sauce to the pan and coo ok

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Roasted tomato soup with crè crème ème fraîche e

Bowlfuls of rich, sweet tomato ﬂavours with the zing g of crème fraîche and balsamic vinegar SERVES 4 READY IN 45 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.05

1 Prreheat the oven to 220 0C/200C Fan/Gas 7. 2 On a large roasting tray tosss together the salad tom matoes, onions, basil stallks and oil. Roast in the oven for 25 mins until lightly charred. 3 Trransfer the roasted veg g to a large pan and add d ½ the chopped basil leav ves, the vinegar, garlic, cho opped tomatoes and stocck. Bring to the boil and d simmer for 10 mins. 4 Add the remaining cho opped basil. Use a han ndheld blender to blitz until smooth, then season with black pepper. 5 Divide the soup between 4 bowls. Swirl through the crème fraîche and top with the reserved basil leaves and d some black pepper. Serve with the ciabatta. Energy

Each 639g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

1,631kJ 12.8g 390kcal Low

2 of your 5-a-dayy

20%

18%

4.5g 19.2g 0.96g 23%

Low

21%

16%

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● 750g salad tomatoes,

quartered

● 2 red onions, roughly

chopped

● 10g basil, stalks and

leaves finely chopped separately, reserving a few leaves to garnish ● 1tbsp p rap peseed oil ● 1tbsp balsamic vinegar ● 1tbsp Scratch Cook Chopped Garlic ● 400g tin Smart Price Chopped Tomatoes ● 1 reduced-salt vegetable stock cube, dissolved in 600ml boiling water ● 150ml Asda 50% Less Fat Crème Fraîche ● 4-pack Asda Ciabatta Rolls, torn

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Veggiie sausage Veggie sausage trayb traybake bak ke

Hearty plan nt-b based ban ngers and herby roast veg g create a combo eve eryone will love SER RVES 4 READY IN 40 MINS PRICE PER SER RVING £1.17 ● 270g pack Plant Based

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Freshnesss Sliced Mixed Pep ppers ● 2tsp dried d mixed herbs ● 2tbsp rape eseed oil ● 2 x 250g packs Asda Basmati Micro Rice ● 1tbsp balssamic vinegar ● 10g g flat-le eaf parsley, roughly chopped 1 Preheat the e oven to 220C/200C Fan/Gas 7. 2 Put the sau usages, red onions, courg gette, cherry tomatoes and frozen mixed peppe ers on a large roasting tray y. Scatter over the drie ed mixed herbs and drrizzle over the oil, then toss together until evenly coated. 3 Roast in the oven for 25-30 mins, tossing occasionally,, until evenly golden and the sausages are piping ho ot. 4 Cook the micro basmati rice accordin ng to the pack instructtions. 5 Remove th he traybake from the ove en, drizzle over the balssamic vinegar and garnish with the flat-leaf parssley. Serve with the rice e on the side. Energy

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Each 404g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

1,690kJ 14.5g 404kcal Med

20%

21%

2.8g 10.5g 0.73g 14%

Low

12%

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Sausage & risotto stuffed tomatoes

Tomato medley tarte tatin

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1 Preheat the oven to 180C/160C Fan/Gas 4. 2 Heat 1tbsp rapeseed oil in a frying pan. Add 1 onion, chopped, and 2 cloves garlic, chopped. Fry for 4-5 mins until softened. 3 Meanwhile, cook 225g Asda Risotto Arborio RIce according to the pack instructions. 4 Squeeze the meat out of 4 Extra Special Mozzarella & Smoked Tomato Pork Sausages and add to the pan. Fry for 10 mins until crisp, breaking up with a wooden spoon. 5 Cook 125g Frozen for

Freshness Butternut Squash Chunks according to the pack instructions. Stir through the sausage meat with the rice. 6 Cut the tops off 8 Asda Beef Tomatoes, then scoop out and discard the seeds. Stuff the tomato shells with the rice mixture, then replace the tops. Roast on a baking tray for 20 mins until soft. Season with black pepper. Serve 2 per person with wild rocket. Energy

Each 604g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

High

Low

2,047kJ 19.9g 489kcal Med

24%

28%

6.6g 13.9g 0.91g 33%

Low

15%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 339kJ/81kcal

Tomato medley tarte tatin

Two types of tomato and aromattic herbs give the classic French dish a rich, savoury twist SERVES 6 READY IN 1 HR 10 MINS PRICE PER SERVING 78p 1 Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6. 2 Cut 4 Grower’s Selection Vine Ripened Tomatoes and a 250g pack Extra Special Hand Picked Aromatico Tomatoes into halves. Scoop out the seeds and discard. 3 Put the tomato halves in a bowl with 1tbsp rapeseed oil and 1tsp dried oregano. Toss gently to coat. 4 Arrange the tomatoes, cut side up, in a 23cm nonstick ovenproof frying pan – space the larger ones out evenly, then fill in the gaps with the small

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ones. Cook over a medium heat for 8 mins or until slightly softened. 5 Mix together 1tbsp red wine vinegar and 1tbsp caster sugar then drizzle over the tomatoes. Top with a 375g sheet Asda Ready Rolled Puff Pastry and trim as necessary. 6 Bake for 40 mins until the pastry is golden. 7 Sprinkle with ½ x 25g pack basil leaves and black pepper to serve. Energy

Each 175g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

High

Low

1,457kJ 20.1g 348kcal Med

17%

29%

8.9g

6.7g 0.33g

45%

Low

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 833kJ/199kcal

Confit tomatoes with thyme & garlic on sourdough toast

Bursting with fragrant sweetness, tender vine tomatoes complement the crisp, griddled toast SERVES 4, AS A STARTER OR SNACK READY IN 55 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.06 1 Preheat the oven to 160C/140C Fan/Gas 3. 2 Put 250g Extra Special Hand Picked Aromatico Tomatoes on a baking tray with 4 cloves garlic, sliced, 3tbsp extra virgin olive oil and 6 sprigs thyme, then toss until evenly coated. 3 Roast in the oven for 45 mins or until the tomatoes are shrinking away from their skins and the garlic is gently roasted. 4 Drain the excess oil into a bowl. Cut an Extra Special Sourdough Baguette into

2cm-thick slices and drizzle over the oil. Heat a griddle or frying pan over a high setting. When it starts to smoke, fry the sourdough slices for 2-3 mins on each side until crisp and golden with brown char lines. 5 Top the toast with the roasted tomatoes and drizzle over any remaining oil. Garnish with extra thyme sprigs to serve. Energy

Each 159g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

Med

1,178kJ 8.9g 281kcal Med

14%

13%

1.3g

2.7g 0.70g

Low

12%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 741kJ/177kcal

Vegan traybaked pasta sauce with tomatoes, herbs & balsamic

Flavours of garlic and earthy herbs combine with tangy tomatoes for this Med-inspired sauce SERVES 4 READY IN 45 MINS PRICE PER SERVING 98p 1 Preheat the oven to 180C/160C Fan/Gas 4. 2 Pick the leaves from ½ x 25g pack basil and reserve. Chop the stalks finely and sprinkle on a large roasting tray. 3 Add 325g Grower’s Selection Baby Plum Tomatoes, 4 Extra Special Vine Ripened Tomatoes, 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced, 1 red onion, chopped, 1tbsp balsamic vinegar, 2tsp caster sugar, 6 sprigs thyme and 2tbsp extra virgin olive oil. 4 Toss together, season

with black pepper, then roast for 30-35 mins until the tomatoes are soft. 5 Remove the thyme then mash the mixture into a chunky sauce. Or, transfer a large jug and blitz with a handheld blender. Stir in the reserved basil leaves; season with black pepper. 6 Serve immediately with your choice of pasta, or store, covered, in the fridge for up to 3 days. Energy

1 of your 5-a-day

Each 216g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

434kJ 5.6g 104kcal Low

0.9g 10.8g 0.02g 5%

Low

12%

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of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 201kJ/48kcal

Photographs: Dan Jones. Styling: Davina Perkins. Food styling: Matthew Ford

Sausage & risotto stuffed tomatoes

The ﬁlling of creamy rice, butternut squash and smoky sausage is ideal for hearty beef tomatoes SERVES 4 READY IN 1 HR PRICE PER SERVING 85p

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INGREDIENTS 2 MEDIUM EGGS 1KG MARIS PIPER POTATOES (ABOUT 5 LARGE POTATOES)‚ CUBED 30G UNSALTED BUTTER 350ML SEMI-SKIMMED MILK‚ WARMED

CHEESE‚ GRATED 1TBSP WHOLEGRAIN MUSTARD 1 LEEK‚ TRIMMED AND SLICED 200G FROZEN PEAS 1TBSP MILD CURRY POWDER JUICE 1 LEMON 2TBSP CHOPPED FLAT-LEAF PARSLEY 25G PACK ASDA WHITE SAUCE MIX 200G PACK FROZEN EXTRA SPECIAL RAW & HAND PEELED JUMBO KING PRAWNS‚ THAWED 400G PACK FROZEN FISH PIE MIX YOU WILL ALSO NEED: LARGE PIPING BAG WITH A STAR NOZZLE

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Each 409g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

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Salt

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3.3g

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29%

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NATHANIEL SAYS…

Mild curry powder adds a great hit to this favourite dish

I enjoyed this day so much! Food editor Gregor and the team were really supportive, which helped me feel more confident and has inspired me to keep cooking. I’d really like to be a chef when I’m older... but then again, I’d like to be a drummer, too. Maybe a drumming chef!’

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a slotted spoon to remove the eggs from the pan, then run under cold water. Set aside to cool completely. Put the potatoes into the same pan of water, bring to the boil and cook for 15-18 mins until soft. Drain in a colander, return to the pan and add 20g of the butter, 50ml of the warm milk, the grated cheese and wholegrain mustard. Mix with a handheld blender until the potatoes are mashed and free from lumps. Melt the rest of the butter in a pan and cook the leek for 5 mins until soft. Add the frozen peas and cook until thawed. Add the curry powder, lemon juice and parsley. Stir together and season with black pepper. Make the white sauce according to the pack instructions, using the remaining 300ml milk. Add to the pan with the veg, then stir through the king prawns and the fish pie mix until combined. Pour into a 20cm x 15cm pie dish. Shell and quarter the eggs, then arrange on top of the fish pie mixture. Put the mash into a piping bag fitted with a star nozzle and pipe over the top of the fish mixture. Bake the pie for 30-35 mins until the top is golden brown.

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in Crispy Batter* (from 26-pack; was £4, now £2.98*; 728g; £4.09/kg) ● 198g can sweetcorn, drained ● 1 red onion, sliced ● 10 cherry tomatoes, chopped ● Zest and juice 1 lime ● 4tbsp Asda 50% Less Fat Fresh Soured Cream ● 1tsp Asda Chipotle Chili Sauce ● 4 Asda Wheat & Corn Tortillas ● 2 Little Gem lettuces, leaves torn ● Coriander, torn, to garnish ● Sweet potato wedges, to serve Photograph: Vinny Whiteman. Styling: Julie Patmorel. Food styling: Lorna Brash

1 Grill the fish fingers for 12-15 mins until cooked through. 2 Meanwhile, to make the salsa, mix together the sweetcorn, onion, tomatoes, and lime zest and juice in a nonmetallic bowl. Cover and set aside. 3 For the dressing, whisk the soured cream and chipotle sauce together in a separate bowl. Cover and set aside. 4 Microwave or grill the tortillas for a few seconds to heat through. 5 Put a little lettuce in each tortilla. Top with some of the salsa and the fish fingers. Drizzle over the dressing and garnish with the coriander. Fold in half and serve with the wedges. Energy

1 of your 5-a-day

Each 277g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

1,437kJ 9.1g 343kcal Med

17%

13%

1.7g

12.2g 0.66g

14%

Low

11%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 519kJ/124kcal

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ith summer drawing to a close and a welcome sense of normality returning after six strange months, the new season is full of promise. And if you’re sharpening your pencil ready to write a long to-do list, you’re not alone. According to a study*, September, October and November are the three most productive months for completing tasks. It’s likely a combination of that new-term feeling, plus a desire to get everything done before the festive season – but the main thing is, our good intentions get a welcome reboot. So, off you go!

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eating well ant to enjoy a varied and balanced diet, and reduce food waste, too? Taking a creative, resourceful and thoughtful approach to eating and nutrition can make all the difference. It’s also a great way to keep the cost of your food shop down, as planning your meals means fewer expensive impulse buys. The good news is, eating well on a budget can be easier than you may think. Here are my go-to tips – they haven’t failed me yet!

With some savvy and imaginative meal planning, you can enjoy a good diet, save money and keep food waste to a minimum, says registered nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert

Fill your freezer Although many of us tend to think of fresh produce as being higher in vitamins and minerals, frozen foods can be just as nourishing*†. In some cases, they may even contain more nutrients, as the produce is often quick-frozen within hours of being picked, locking in goodness*†. Frozen food is simple to store, lasts longer without going off, and is often cheaper. Plus, if you only thaw as much

as you need at a time, it can help you to cut down on waste, too. Remember to freeze your everyday leftovers as well, whether it’s a banana on the turn or that last slice of bread, to be used in a recipe another day.

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Stock up on tinned veg Tinned veg usually costs just pennies, and benefits from a much longer shelf life than fresh produce. Beans and lentils are a

great choice – low in fat and calories, they’re usually a good source of fibre, contain vitamins and minerals, and also count towards your 5-a-day. They are good for bulking up meals, such as chilli con carne or curries, and may help to keep you fuller for longer. Tinned fruit, meanwhile, can be a useful alternative to fresh, and is great to serve as a quick dessert. Always opt for veg and fruit canned in water or its own juice, with no added sugar or salt.

Limit your food waste Each year, UK households waste 4.5 million tonnes of food, worth £14 billion and equivalent to 10 billion meals††. Shocked? We can all help to reduce this total by implementing some shopping savvy. Plan your ‘big shop’ well in advance, make a list, and don’t deviate from it. At home, note down what’s in the fridge along with the sell-by dates (stick a list on the door, if you need to). Also, try cooking with bits of veg you’d usually bin: cauliflower leaves are tasty roasted and used in pasta dishes, while broccoli stems can be chopped and added to stews or stir-fries. Shopping and eating smart is beneficial for both your bank balance and your health, and is easy when you know how! Follow Rhiannon at Rhitrition.com and on Instagram @Rhitrition Next time As the days become much shorter, Rhiannon talks vitamin D

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Like a glass of wine or beer? Soberista Kirstin Chaplin shares her favourite alcohol-free alternatives

or me, this time of year feels so invigorating. With the first hint of autumn in the air comes a sense of renewal, and the opportunity for a fresh start. I love it! Summers can often be boozy, with or without the trials of a pandemic, so September is a great montth to rein things in. The good news is, cuttin ng down needn’t mean missing out. With so many amazing no-alcohol alternatives

available, you can still enjoy a grown-up drink – minus the fuzzy head! cheers, beers! Let’s start with alcohol-free lager: Budweiser Zero, £3, (4 x 330ml; £2.27/L) is one of my favourites. It’s refreshing and less gassy than some other brands and doesn’t have the same chemical aftertaste. Alternatively, if you’re a fan of craft beer, do check out Brewdog Nanny State,

£4.50 (4 x 330ml; £3.41/L). It’s a rich, ruby-coloured ale that looks, smells and tastes just like the real thing – it’s authentically malty, with a great pour.

the wine list Finding a great alcohol-free wine is more of a challenge, but for me, McGuigan Zero Shiraz and McGuigan Zero Chardonnay, £4.50 each (75cl) are consistently good. The red is full of flavour with a lovely dryness and, while the white doesn’t have the heavy fruitiness of a full-alcohol bottle, it’s light, dry and easy to drink. If fizz is called for, let me make it easy for you! Try

Belle & Co Alcohol Free Sparkling Rosé, £3.50 (75cl) – a delicate blend of no-alcohol fermented grape juice with a hint of green tea. It’s sometthing special – lig ght, dry and deliciou usly moreish. Le ess waist? One final benefit: many no-alcohol alternatives are lower in calories than the standard versions (check the labels!) so it’s not just your liver that will thank yo ou for making the switch – you ur waistline will, too! Got a favou urite no-alcohol drink? Share it with me on Instagram @kirstinchaplin

‘September is a good month to go sober – and these alcohol-free tipples make it feel easy’

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THE MINDFUL CONSUMER Small, positive actions can add up to big changes. Our new columnist Stephanie Todd, aka Insta-activist Sustainable Stephanie, explains how this way of thinking works for her

The supermarket is a great place to start making sustainable swaps…

Buy loose fruit and veg to cut down on packaging waste. Otherwise, opt for goods with widely recyclable packaging, such as glass, cardboard and aluminium. Include veggie meals in your diet to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Meat and dairy are associated with much higher carbon emissions than plant-based food*. Shopping for food you’ll eat soon? Choose items nearing their use-by date. This reduces the risk of them needing to be binned by the store because they passed their use-by unsold. Wave goodbye to plastic bags and remember to pack reusable totes and refillable containers when you head in store. I always carry a reusable bag for impromptu food shopping. Work with nature: choose organic produce if you can, even if it’s just an item or two. This kind of farming prohibits synthetic fertilisers and restricts pesticides – great news for pollinators! Look out forr logos such as EU Organic and Soil Association on products.

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hen faced with I launched my Instagram daily headlines profile @sustainable_stephanie about the climate to document my sustainability crisis, it’s easy to journey. I also began the initiative feel overwhelmed and wonder, #SustainableSwapSunday, where ‘How, in a world of over 7.7 billion I continue to challenge myself people, can I make a difference?’ and my followers to incorporate This was a question I first a sustainable swap into our asked myself in 2015; as a recent lifestyle each weekend. Environmental Sciences graduate, I learned early on that aiming I felt overcom me by the enormity for perfection can actually be of the globa al challen nges we face. discouraging. Rather, I stay I decide ed to start witth my own mindful, and do what I can lifestyle ch hoices – something gI as often as I can. I’ve come to could control. I took a good, hard d appreciate that while my actions lookk at my life and d realised that alone can’t solve the climate I wassn’t practising whatt I was criisis, they’re not insignificant preaching g. It was time to cha ange! – and neiither are yours. Follow @sustaiinable_stephanie for more inspiration on sustainable living and take up th he challenge yourse elf at #SustainableS SwapSunday

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Here are just some of the ways we are helping our customers to make sustainable swaps and be more mindful of the environment…

● As the first food retailer the non-recyclable black to remove single-use plastic trays once used plastic carriers from for our own-brand ready our online** and in-store meals have been replaced grocery operations, we’ve by 100% recyclable trays cut the production of bags made from 80-85% by 375 million each year. recycled plastic. ● Plastic straws will be banished from our shelves Stephanie says: ‘Not only from October, so we don’t is Asda helping us to reuse add to the estimated and recycle more, it also 8.3 billion† that litter puts a valuable resource coastlines globally, that might have ended up posing a risk to in landfill to good marine wildlife. CUT use. Even the ● We’ve IT OUT! cosy filling slimmed Since 2018, we used in its down the have eliminated over own-brand size and 8,000 tonnes of plastic bedding thickness packaging from more is made of packaging than 180 product entirely for our Little ranges. from recycled Angels nappies, plastic bottles. and removed the ‘Asda’s initiatives handles. This has saved are helping to turn the 70 tonnes of plastic so far††. tide on plastic waste and ● Where plastic is the encourage important best packaging material changes in behaviour that for our products, we are add up to make a huge committed to choosing difference. Thanks to recyclable plastics that these initiatives, you include recycled material may already be making wherever possible. You sustainable choices may have noticed that without even realising it!’ *Source: wwf.org.uk/what-we-do/food; also Nature: Assessing the efficiency of changes in land use for mitigating climate change. **Excluding bags used for hygiene reasons in online grocery orders. †Source: sciencedirect.com/science/ article/pii/S0308597X15002985. ††Since 2018

THINGS YOU ONLY KNOW IF F… You live on your own For culture reporter Anna Hart, 36, living solo under lockdown has been unexpectedly rewarding You are your own best friend If you’d told me six months ago that I’d be living alone in my y flat in Margate during a lockdown, I would have panicked. My job takes me all over the world and I usually have a riich social life, which I love. However, recently, I’ve had to le earn how to be a good friend to myself, because I couldn’t re ely on others for support and entertainment. Instead, I kep pt well with yoga and beach walks, and I tapped back into o my old passions for jazz, French films and Victorian nov vels. And I realised that, in fact, I’m a pretty wonderfu ul companion! You can do that ‘impossible’ thing! During lockdown, I discovered d that I can assemble a flatpack ga arden bench. In the past, I would have given up after 20 minutes and asked someone more handy to help me out. This was partly laziness, but it was also frustration and mild embarrassment. I’ve learned that with time, patience, and necessity, I can tackle any old chore that needs doing g. Home is all about comfort A total detox from people-p pleasing has completely changed how I dress, because, for the first time, I’ve been dressing just for mysself. I’ve embraced yoga bras and comfier jeans, and d I’ve massively streamlined my beauty regime – and I think I look better than ever. It turns out that looking happy and comfortable is a great look. intuition works if you listen to it We’re all dealing with a lot of uncertainty around our jobs, our lifestyles and our health so, to help us tread the right path, it’s vitally important to listen to and trust our intuition. This is a challenge when other people are around, because what it tells us can get muddled with guilt, obligation, ego and fear. But living alone, I’ve come to some solid conclusions about how I want my future to look, post-Covid-19. Follow An nna on Instagram @annadothart ASDA MAGAZINE | 67

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be cheerful

Positive psychology expert Vanessa King tells us why our happiness is worth taking seriously Feeling happier can have a positive effect on your physical health At a time when we are all more aware of our health, a happiness boost may help. Happier people tend to be healthier and more likely to take care of themselves. One study* found that people who were happier were less likely to catch a cold virus and, if they did, it didn’t last as long. Being happy is a skill we can learn We have more control over how we feel than we might think. Of course, many different things influence how happy we feel, not all of which are easy to change, but new science** shows that there are some simple ways to boost how we feel. And, as it turns out, feeling a sense of control is an important ingredient for happiness!

Happier people tend to help others There’s a connection between feeling happy and helping others. Doing someone a favour activates the feel-good ‘reward centre’ in our brain so, not only does the person we are helping benefit, so do we†! If you need cheering up, try doing someone else a kindness – it’s a win-win situation. Look for the positives Noticing life’s negatives is a survival trait we’ve evolved, but it can mean we overlook the positives. Training your brain to notice some good things each day has been shown to make us more flexible and creative, and better at problem solving. Feeling angry or sad at times is normal, so don’t ignore it, but have some tactics in your pocket that let you deal with it constructively.

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Simple tips for boosting your mood… find the good stuff Each night, write down three things you were grateful for or enjoyed. Even bad days can have good moments. Then take time to

reflect on yourself and what you’re feeling. Take a walk Moving our bodies and getting daylight may help to lift our mood and clear our mind.

Ask for help If you have a problem or need assistance, asking others to help builds a connection and gives them the opportunity for a wellbeing boost, too!

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*Source: Positive Emotional Style Predicts Resistance to Illness After Experimental Exposure to Rhinovirus or Inﬂuenza A Virus (Sheldon Cohen, Carnegie Mellon University, Nov-Dec 2006). **Source: Basic psychological need satisfaction, need frustration, and need strength across four cultures (Chen, Vansteenkiste et al, 12 November 2014). †Source: Do unto others or treat yourself? The effects of prosocial and self-focused behavior on psychological ﬂourishing (Nelson, Layous, Cole, Lyubomirsky, 2016)

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own phon ne lockdo call ls raise cus stomer spirits ng Sam from our Hayes Carin storre rings for a regular friendly cha at and wellbeing check

am D’Souza, a Community Champion from our Hayes store, hit the phones to help people in the area during the Covid-19 lockdown. Recognising that elderly or vulnerable people, or those living alone, might find the situation especially difficult, she made sure they received a weekly call. ‘With approval from the charity groups I support, I called and messaged pe eople,’ says Sam. ‘We’d talk about wh hat was going on, how they were cop ping, and if there was anything they need ded. We’d also discuss family, news and acctivities they could do, and just have a chat and wellbeing check.’ Where possible, Sam also helped out with food shopping, and everyone was

touched by her kindness. ‘I had fantastic feedback,’ she Sam’s been calling says. ‘They all customers to make enjoyed our sure they’re OK chats and appreciated us checking in. They were also very proud when I appeared in our national Asda advert, too!’ Sue, 72, a regular at the Alzheimer’s Society Cafe where Sam helps out, says: ‘I really missed seeing Sam during lockdown, but I always looked forward to her calls. They meant so much to me.’ Thanks for being an inspiration, Sam! And rest assured, we’ll keep on ringing in the community spirit.

How we’re helping to support the nation’s volunteers As Sam’s story shows, checking in with vulnerable people in the community has become more important than ever in recent months. That’s why the Asda Foundation donated £200,000 to the Royal Voluntary Service (RVS) to help fund its telephone befriending initiative. Asda Foundation manager Alexandra Preston says: ‘Community connections are a vital part of society. We’re proud that, with this donation, the RVS is able to provide a reassuring call from a friendly volunteer to those who need it the most.’

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community counts During the Covid-19 lockdown, communities across the country have really pulled together. Here’s how some of our brilliant colleagues have been supporting people and good causes. NHS workers at the Royal Blackburn Hospital loved the treats presented by colleague Diane Springthorpe on behalf of our Colne store.

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Beverley Ashdown and other Asda Watford colleagues donated food to One Vision, a charity that packs and delivers food parcels and hot meals to vulnerable locals.

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ASDA COLNE Bellind da Ellis and d her collleagues at our Stockton store have been donating goodies to the NHS to thank them for everything they’ve been doing.

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ways to save money this September

Cutting a few pennies here and there can really add up over a month…

Pack your lunch

Back to work? Take a home-packed lunch in with you. We all know that packing your own lunch saves money, but it’s easily forgotten in the morning rush. This bit of maths might make it more of a priority – even if you save £2 on what you’d usually spend each working day, that’s around £500 a year! That’s a fancy weekend away…

Make time 5 to eat a good breakfast

Switch branded products for own-label versions

Don’t skip your brekkie – starting Buying own-label groceries can be the day with a an easy way to reduce spending, proper meal may without forfeiting quality. Whether actually save you you swap as many items as you cash overall. It can, or just a few each time, the helps to fuel you savings should soon start until lunchtime, so to add up. you’ll be less likely to spend on snacks at Cancel unused elevenses. Porridge oats are a memberships great budget breakfast go-to, costing around Take a look at your Delete £1/kg. Try hot porridge with your favourite memberships and your card toppings, or make Bircher subscriptions, then info from online shops muesli or overnight oats. see what you can One-click checkouts make buying Plus, a cuppa at your do without. Weekly on impulse way too easy. If you have kitchen table, or taking or monthly boxes to type in your card details every it with you in a flask, is you signed up to single time you make a purchase, more economical than during lockdown; it may be enough to give you buying a coffee on the go. delivery services second thoughts about you no longer need; whether you really online lessons or TV need it… Earn while bundles you don’t have you spend time for… Non-member rates If you use a credit card, may be pricier, but if you only pay choose one that’ll earn them now and again, it may still work you cashback when you spend. Use out costing less than membership. it to pay for normal everyday purchases (strictly no splurges) and earn free money! Just remember Do Sober September to set up a Direct Debit to repay it in full each With its positive ‘new term, fresh start’ vibe, month, to avoid interest charges. You can also September is a great month to banish the make money by registering with cashback websites booze, especially if you’ve overdone it with lockdown such as quidco.com or topcashback.co.uk. Click cocktails or celebrating the reopening of your local. through to your favourite retailers, shop, then earn Say you typically spend £30 on tipples a small percentage of the cost back. Kerching! each week, cutting them out this month could save you up to £120. Even if you splash out on a few alcohol-free drinks (see p65), you could still end up quids-in – and Sign up for a fortnighly newsletter to help you you definitely won’t miss the hangovers! manage your money at hearstmagazines.co.uk/ffasda

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Words: Rebecca Shepherd. Photograph: Louisa Parry

This season is all about great-value must-haves. From stylish white tees and cosy coats to super-comfortable loungewear, George has you covered

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ould this gorgeouss white top be more e versatile? Dressed d up or down, this fabulou usly wearable design from George is just perfect for the new season. Pluss, our cotton products support more sustainable

cotton farming*. With an embroidered, scallop--neck collar and slightly pufffed short sleeves, It’s a timeless classic that works well with your fave jeans or tucked into a skirt. A brilliant autumn staple – even if we do say so ourselve es…

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utumn calls for a wardrobe refresh, a chance to update your togs with some key pieces that look and feel amazing, while caring for the planet, too. So, drumroll please for two new ranges from George: the Autumn Sustainable Edit for women and men. With responsibly sourced cotton, viscose and recycled polyester, womenswear goes footloose and fancy free featuring ruched smocks, floaty skirts and tough-girl jeans. For men, it’s top-to-toe styling with fun tees, chino-style trousers and funky hats made for those sunset-on-the-beach walks. And for added feel-good factor, we pledge to source our fabrics more sustainably. Because when it comes to George clothing, looking after the planet is always in style.

OUR PLEDGES

At George, we love fashion that cares for you and the planet, which is why, by 2025, we promise that…

1 0 0 % o f t h e co t to n for our clothing will be more responsibly sourced All viscose will be sourced from sustainable forests

Jumper, S-XXXL, £14; jogger waist trousers, XS-XXXL, £15; bucket hat, S-XL, £6 T-shirt, 8-24, £8

A l l p o l ye s te r w i l l h ave a m i n i m u m o f 3 0 % r e c yc l e d co n te n t All George packaging will be 100% recyclable

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Top, 8-24, £10; skirt, 8-24, £12.50

As part of our aim to use only responsibly sourced materials, we’re a member of the Better Cotton Initiative*, an organisation that helps to improve working conditions on the fields where cotton is grown in order to safeguard workers and farmers. The initiative makes sure land is worked efficiently, ensuring water is used wisely and safe levels of chemicals are utilised in the manufacturing process.

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WRAP IT UP! Intro d u cin g t h is s e a s o n’s essential new coat from George – amazing value at just £23

This timeless and versatile single-button coat is a true investment piece. It’s available in a range of colours, from neutrals to rich jewel tones, with a lining made from recycled materials – and you’re sure to love the price, too. Coat, 6-30, £23 Selected stores only, subject to availability. Online delivery charges may apply

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Sophie (left) wea ars: cowl top (on shou ulders), 4-22, £12.50; non n-wired T-shirt bra (2-pacck), 32B-42E, £12; vellour joggers, 4-22, £10 0. Lili (riigh ht) wears: cow wl top, 4-22, £12.50; mattching joggers, 4-22, £10 0

Stripe playsuit, 4-22, £16; socks, 4-8, £3.50

dressed for downtime We look at loungewear from George with sisters Sophie and Lili Piper

Words: Rebecca Shepherd

pending more time at home means it’s time to dress up your dress-down wardrobe! And George’s off-duty essentials range is perfect for helping you feel effortlessly put together, yet relaxed, whatever your day brings. But don’t just take our word for it. We talked to the Piper sisters, Lili, 24, and Sophie, 21, about this season’s cool new loungewear collection from George – a top-to-toe, feel-good range for getting stylishly slouchy!

What are your fave pieces and why? S I love the whole collection, but my favourite is the black set with robe. It’s just right for autumn. L The neutral loungewear combo gets my vote. It’s so soft, I didn’t want to take it off after the photos were taken – I wanted to go home in it! What do you love about the range? S There’s something for everyone, and it brings a touch of glamour to days relaxing at home, especially if you’re fed up with all your usual comfies! And I love that the items are sourced with sustainable materials. L I really like the collection because the fit and quality are spot on – and it’s so comfortable to wear. I’ll be sporting this pretty much every day, all season!

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Robe, S-XL, £14; crop top, 4-22, £3; shorts, 4-22, £4

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3 ways to weaR A m in i f l o r a l n u m b e r is th is ye a r ’s m u s t- h ave fo r s t ylis h , g o -a ny wh e re l o o k s . H e re’s h ow to ro ck th e f ro ck th is a u t u m n wi th p i e ce s f ro m G e o rg e Dress it up!

This boho-style floral dress is just the thing to take your wardrobe into the new season. To up the luxe factor for an elegant evening look, team with a chic headband, classic black ankle boots and a stylish matching handbag. Hea adband, £5

Words: Sarah Hildyard

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Love the layers

Step out in style on an autumn walk by layering your favourite floral frock with a cute shimmery cardigan and a chill-beating longline coat. Team with a pair of comfy-cool Chelsea boots for a timeless look that’s effortlessly smart and snug.

Cardig gan,, XS-XL, £14

Easy Sundays

Let your floral dress take on a relaxed weekend feel with a stylish black jumper worn over the top. Add a gold-coloured chain necklace, cool white trainers and a little bag (for your lippy and purse) and you’re good to go, whatever your plans! Necklace, £5

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DRINKS ALL ROUND Cocktails in the lounge? Tipples on the balcony? Party anywhere you fancy with this elegant, Art Deco-style drinks trolley from George Home. Let the good times rollâ&#x20AC;Ś

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home Discover how to create an inviting space this autumn using the new collections from George Home…

MEET OUR EXPERT Interior stylist Maxine Brady started out working on the style teams of UK home decor magazines including Home and House Beautiful. In her 20-year career, she has created stunning looks for decor shows, brands, TV and publications, as well as designing homes nationwide. Her work has also taken her around the world, to such places as New York, New Zealand, Australia and the Middle East. In 2015, she set up her multi-awardwinning blog We Love Home – welovehomeblog.com (@welovehomeblog) – where she shares DIY and styling tips from her own home. It’s safe to say Maxine is an expert on interior design and trends for your home. ‘Nothing sparks creativity like a new-season collection,’ says Maxine. ‘However, the key to a refresh is to keep things simple. You want your home to look beautiful and feel cosy but it also needs to work with your lifestyle and echo the time of year. In my (non-working) fireplace, for instance, I’ll swap summer’s vase of flowers for candles scented with autumnal orange and cinnamon. I also love cosy textures in the autumn, so I switch to a higher-tog duvet and weighty cotton cover and layer woven throws on my bed and sofa. I always embrace the new season and get excited just thinking about all the changes I can make in my home!’ Maxine is certainly enthusiastic about the new range from George Home. She says: ‘From a minimal Scandi look to opulent rose prints and velvet, there’s something to suit every taste.’ Here, she introduces the four collections and shares her styling tips and top picks for each look… 88 | GEORGE.COM

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HOMES Cushions*, from £7. Floral velvet shade*, £25. Pink velvet stool with gold trim*, £25.

FRESH HISTORY I love this trend because… ‘The vintage rose patterns and rich velvet fabrics go brilliantly with the more modern touches, such as accents in metallic-gold tones. The colour palette is so warm and inviting, too. The mulberry, aubergine, teal and ochre tones give this range a touch of old-school glamour.’ How I’m styling it: ‘Be bold when it comes to layering on the textures. Look for velvet cushions with fringing, appliqué or embroidery to style your sofa. It’ll give your living room a touchy-feely look – so much so, you’ll look forward to snuggling up in it.’

My top picks

‘I love the detailing on this teal frayed floral cushion. The soft velvet finish and gold fringing g are such tactile, cosy textures – it’s beautiful to o lo ook at and relax into. And the aged pattern on n this rug makes it look both vintage and expensive. A great-v value buy.’ Traditional floral print cushion*,

£7

Multi distressed traditional rug*,

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COSY FOLK I love this trend because e… ‘In the colder months, I like to bring natural colours into my home, like burnt orange, rusty reds and midnight blues so I fee el connected to nature even on days when it’s too wet and wild to go out. These pieces, with a handcrafted d look in warm tones, feel very Scandi.’ How I’m styling it: ‘Provided your furniture has plain upholstery, why not get creative with your colour combina ations, adding in checks, tartans and chunky knits. Mix up your patterns like a pro.’

Cushions, from £7. Em mbroidered folk floral cusshion, £7. Multi linear Be erber rug*, from £40. Multti cosy check throw**, £15. Cutout tealight holder†, £2. Seagrass belly basket**, £8

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£5

My top picks s

‘Th his knitted throw is as cosy as it is stylish. Perrfect for the sofa or as an extra layer on your bed d. And I also love this kniit-effect bear ornamen nt. Sta and on a shelf or table to add character and fun to your ro oom.’

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Yellow knitted ta assel throw**,

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HOMES LIFE CURATED I love this trend because… ‘This collection takes inspiration from all around the globe, such as the Moroccan-style patterns on the rug and the tufted Aztec detailing on the grey footstool. If, like me, you love to travel, decorate your home with accessories to reflect your worldly adventures.’ How I’m styling it: ‘Calm grey tones are perfect for a pared-down autumn feel. LIft this look by adding soft greens to your space. This can be done with faux potted plants, art or a comfy throw – all of which will give relaxed vibes to your home.

Green plant in speckled pot, £8. Ceramic sitting French bulldog**, £7. Gold-tone lantern**, £6. White planter on black stand**, £12. Cushion*, £8. Khaki and white speckle check throw*, £17. Patterned textured pouffe**, £50. Cream linear Berber rug*, from £40

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‘I love the way these leaf-print picctures unify the room when style ed with other touches of greenery.. Beautifully effective. And the pill--shape trend is big in 2020, which is why I’ve chosen this mirror. You u’ll see rug gs and tables in thiss shape, to oo.’

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HOMES Macramé hanger**, £5. Cushions*, from £7 each. Pink tassel trim cushion**, £7. Waterflowers duvet set, from £10. Tufted spot throw**, £16. Pink washed microfibre throw**, £20. Polka dot tassel rug*, from £40

SIMPLICITY I love this trend because… ‘This collection is perfect if you want to update your home but not stray too far from a neutral colour palette. Cushions, throws and rugs create texture and warmth. It’s cold outside – go crazy!’ How I’m styling it: ‘Create your own landscape by styling ceramics of different sizes next to each other to echo what you’d find in nature. The detailing is perfectly picked out on the Pink Mandala vase – place it next to an untextured piece so it’s not overshadowed.’

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‘Th his unusual “halo” lamp is botth elegant and useful – very imp portant! I really enjoy quirky pie eces like this. And, for a russtic, “homemade” feel, I like the e delicate prints and textures on these ceramics.’ Hoop battery lamp**†,

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e know that the things For example, sometimes, when that really matter to us local charities have no base location – such as tackling poverty, that they can use, we can offer protecting the planet and striving for them meeting rooms free of healthy living for everyone – are the charge, so they are able to come things that matter to you, too. together as a team. That’s why we’ve built a dedicated ● Support local groups to apply team of nearly 400 Asda Community for grants from our charity, Champions throughout our stores, the Asda Foundation. whose role it is to help support ● Help deliver support services people living in the to benefit the community. Since local community. Often, small local groups the start of These Community might make a request Covid-19, customers Champions help to: for raffle prizes or have donated enough ● Organise fundraising refreshments for food to provide more initiatives and fundraising events, than 140,000 meals donations for local such as a school’s for people in charities and groups. sports day, which financial crisis

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his is my fourth year of being the Community Champion at the West Swindon branch, and I love my job at the store. The power of community and charity have always been very important to me, especially since I lost my sister, Stacey, last year to a terminal illness. I’m so proud of the fact we’ve raised more than £25,000

prizes for schools. At Christmas, we organise a trolley full of toys and mince pies for the children’s ward at the hospital, and it’s always emotional – especially as it’s our customers who help to pull it all together. During the pandemic, we’ve coordinated food banks, provided key workers with care packages and donated

‘I’m so proud we’ve raised £25,000 to give wheelchairs to people who need them’

to provide wheelchairs give you a helping hand. for people who really The majority of the work need them, for example. our Community Champions My day-to-day job do is focused locally, but varies. First, Asda gives they also help raise money me a monthly budget for national charities, such to help local groups as Children in Need, our and charities. This could breast cancer campaign be providing kids with Tickled Pink, and the Fight football kits or putting Hunger partnership. on Christmas Our Community parties. I also Champions all coordinate We have help to make requests for more than 380 a difference donations Community – and that’s Champions making for charity what makes bake sales, a positive difference the job the or raffle in your community best in the world!

bedding to the local hospital to help them create a parents’ room. The store is currently building a ‘community room’, so I’ll be able to have a chat with people who need to see a friendly face from time to time. Helping those who are struggling – and spreading a positive community spirit – is so rewarding.

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‘I PLAY VIOLIN TO MY KIDS – THEY DON’T MIND HOW BAD IT SOUNDS!’ Musician and author Izzy Judd, 36, lives in London with husband Harry, 34, drummer with the band McFly, and their children Lola, four, and Kit, three

And the most challenging? Feeling like I’m struggling to give enough of my attention to both children. Sometimes I feel as if I’ve got to the end of the day and I’m just surviving rather than actually giving them the time they need. Describe an instant mum self-care trick from your book, Mindfulness For Mums… Rub your hands together really quickly and cup them over your eyes. It brings you a moment of warmth, time just for you. Are you into fitness? I exercise two or three times a week. If I miss a session, it affects how I feel mentally. I do strength training and yoga, and I also Iove to get outside for a run. 98 | ASDA MAGAZINE

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Pause for thought Remind yourself that though you can’t control the day’s events, you can control how you react. My space Create a calm corner in your home where you can take time out. Teddy bear breathing Lie down with your child, both place a teddy bear on your tummy and watch the teddies move as you breathe. It’s a great way to slow things down. Hand on heart Place one hand over your heart – this simple action alone is soothing. One-word wonder Take a deep breath in, then breathe out and say: ‘Today I choose patience’.

Right: Izzy and Harry with little Lola and Kit (far right). Below: Lola reading g in her mindfulness corner Pre-Covid, how did you and Harry make the most of any time you got to yourselves? If Granny was available to babysit, we tended to go for brunch or an afternoon at the cinema because by the evening we’re so tired! Does music feature in your daily lives? Music is always on in the house, especially at teatime. I love to play my violin to the kids because e they enjoy it however bad I sound! Harry and I met through music so it connects us as a family. I’d be lost without it. Are you close to the other McFly wives/mums? Yes – we’ve been around

each other for so long. We all understand what it’s like when our husbands have been away on tour, so we’ve developed a deep bond.

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What’s the best thing about being a mum? Watching my children’s love for each other grow. I remember how I felt about my brothers when I was young and it’s really special.